…is now available on the Federal Register and is set to take effect upon publication. Changes to EQIP include creating incentive contracts, as well as payments for incentive practices. The…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
…Argentina, and France. The Trump administration is reportedly considering increasing tariffs on French items such as cheeses, sparkling wines, and other products to as much as 100 percent. The potential…
Potential for Using Hemp as Animal Feed
Work is being done to engage the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the potential that hemp provides as a food source for animals. The Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC)…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…can enjoy the same high-quality, safe and sustainably-produced U.S. beef that Americans have enjoyed for decades. We encourage the Trump Administration to keep working with China to establish meaningful market…
‘Very Large’ Chinese Trade Agreement Reached
…accomplishes those very significant goals and would not have been possible without the President’s strong leadership.” The Trump administration is expecting the purchase of approximately $50 billion in American farm…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…innovation across the heartland. By leveraging local, state and federal resources, we are investing like never before in broadband connectivity and sparking revitalization across rural Iowa. I appreciate Secretary Perdue…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…ongoing need to engage with policy makers and the public “to create and implement sound local, state and federal policies.” As winners of their respective awards, the Duivenvoordens and Whites…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete globally. MFP payments are aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…transparency to the grocery store.” Specifically, The Real Meat Act will: 1. Codify the Definition of Beef for Labeling Purposes • Establish a federal definition of beef that applies to…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…Congressional leadership urging them to ratify USMCA. In September, all former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture since President Reagan’s Administration announced support for USMCA. In a letter to Congressional leaders (PDF, 86.0 KB), former…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…moves to file litigation to block biological opinions drafted by federal agencies, the administration notes that it is “collaboratively working with state, local and federal partners to refine a voluntary…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…and labor standards from federal changes initiated by the Trump administration. “We’re not going to freeze the science,” he said. “We’re going to move our science forward.” Johansson expressed optimism…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-09-19
…Lanternfly watch list and federal officials officially starting to crack down on CBD products. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
…the advance-announced federal order Class I mover for December. The October AMS survey price of cheddar cheese and the federal order Class III price were both the highest announced since…